Eastern Phoebe Building Nest
A female Eastern Phoebe gathering moss to build its nest under a pier at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge! Learn about Eastern Phoebe nesting habits.
Nature Photography
Bald Eagle Chasing the Moon
A young Bald Eagle soaring towards the moon at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Great Horned Owl Found at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A successful quest to find and photograph a Great Horned Owl at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, including a surprising connection to a past encounter.
Young Bald Eagles Perched Together
Encounter two young Bald Eagles perched close at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Explore possible reasons for their behavior
Observing American Coots: A Photographer’s Perspective
Explore the fascinating world of American Coots! This blog post dives into the potential variations in their behavior across different geographical locations.
Patterning Whitetail Bucks | Insights for Wildlife Photographers
Learn about Whitetail Buck behavior patterns and how to increase your chances of observing and photographing them crossing bodies of water.
Female Northern Cardinal Standing On A Frosty Post
A blog post describing how I photographed a female Northern Cardinal standing on a frosty post and discussing techniques for minimizing busy backgrounds.
Close-up Photos of a Great Blue Heron
Sharing close-up photos of a Great Blue Heron standing on a fishing pier in the early morning, discussing why herons are attracted to piers at that time of day.
New Year in the Wild
A wildlife photographer reflects on photographing the untamed natural beauty of Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma.
Photographing a Fishing Great Blue Heron
A nature photography blog post describing encounters with a Great Blue Heron that has unique fishing techniques at Charleston Lake in Arkansas.
More Bald Eagle Moments at Charleston Lake, Arkansas
A first-hand account of photographing Bald Eagles at Charleston Lake in Arkansas, including tips on using a truck as a photo blind.
Cormorant Fishing Techniques
My experience photographing Double-crested Cormorants diving and catching fish at Charleston Lake in Arkansas. Includes information about Cormorants.
A Wildlife Photographer’s Christmas in Arkansas
Join Arkansas wildlife photographer, Steve Creek on a Christmas Day photo adventure in search of local wildlife and natural beauty.
White-crowned Sparrow in the Morning Light
A wildlife photographer shares how he takes pictures of White-crowned Sparrows and other small birds by waiting patiently at his favorite wildlife refuge.
Frosty Morning With A Whitetail Doe
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts an early frosty morning encounter with a Whitetail Doe at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.